Clinician and simulated patient perspectives on ambient AI scribes in psychiatric consultations: a qualitative study

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Ambient AI scribes can alleviate documentation burdens, potentially reducing clinician burnout in psychiatric practice.
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Clinicians reported enhanced clinical presence and connection with patients due to reduced documentation distractions.
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AI scribes were perceived to improve clinical competence by translating dialogue into psychiatric terminology and prompting assessments.
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Concerns regarding privacy and consent were highlighted, emphasizing the need for careful implementation in psychiatric settings.
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Both clinicians and simulated patients expressed a preference for AI-assisted consultations, contingent on proper training and oversight.

Frontiers In Psychiatry

by Syed Ali Bokhari, Faisal A. Nawaz, Firdous M. Usman, Zara Arshad, Meghana Sudhir, Ralf Krage, Syed Fahad Javaid, Rahul Kashyap
May 28, 2026

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